Do you have some preferred methods when you want to learn something new as an adult? What have you learned? Or what do you want to learn as an adult? Listen to today’s episode to hear all about 💎 What is the Adult Learning Theory 💎 A Venn Diagram with my Favorite Learning Methods 💎 Specific ways I dive deep into new topics 💎 Why I like to have a project for or teach what I’m learning 💎 Questions for you to think about how you will learn in the future and so much more! Read more at http://be...
Jun 04, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Why would someone who creates journals and promotes journaling encourage you NOT to journal daily? Listen to today’s episode to hear: ✍️ Common reasons people give for not journaling every day ✍️ Benefits of Journaling ✍️ Possible Downsides of Journaling ✍️ What is sporadic journaling ✍️ What is periodic journaling and so much more! Read more at http://bexb.org/notdaily
May 28, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 73
This is how you do something - to get something - instead of just talking or just thinking about it. Listen to today’s episode to hear: ✨ What massive action is and why It’s magic! ✨ Examples of massive action in my life ✨ Common Themes in taking massive action✨ So many benefits of massive action And so much more! Read the rest at http://bexb.org/massive
May 21, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Here’s the 2nd part of the discussion about qualities and how to develop them. Listen to today’s episode to hear: 👍 5 suggestions to develop qualities for yourself 👍 Which one of those suggestions is the most important! 👍 Specific examples of ways you could implement the suggestions 👍 What to do about negative qualities 👍 Questions for you to consider about how you measure qualities And so much more! Read more at http://bexb.org/develop...
May 14, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Looking for some book recommendations? Want to hear 4 mini-book reports in about 20 minutes? On today’s Release Your Resistance episode I share my review of 4 books about Strong Women in history. You’ll hear: 📖 An introduction to a few strong women in history from different time periods 📖 What these books have in common 📖 Why I like reading historical fiction 📖 Why some people didn’t care for these bo0ks And so much more! Get links to these 4 books and read/hear more at http://bexb.org/stron...
May 07, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 70
How much do you think about the qualities you like about yourself and in other people? Listen to today's episode to hear: 😍 What my favorite qualities in myself are 😍 My favorite qualities in my friends 😍 My favorite qualities in my husband 😍 Which qualities are nice to have, but not mandatory And so much more! Read more at http://bexb.org/qualities
Apr 30, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 69
When do you give yourself credit? I've been practicing giving myself credit and I think you should too! Listen to today's episode to find out: ➕ Why giving yourself credit is so important ➕ What’s wrong with discounting yourself ➕ The funny things I thank myself for ➕ How to develop an intentional habit of gratitude And so much more! Read more at http://bexb.org/credit/
Apr 23, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Would you believe there is something even worse than mansplaining? Today I share my theories about all different types of explanations (or “splanations”) that we get to hear - plus- the worst kind of all! Listen to find out What is mansplaining exactly and why am I even bringing it up What you can do if you find yourself being ‘splained to Why other people might be ‘splaining to you when you’re the expert This thing that’s worse than mansplaining How it sounds in my head and what I do about it A...
Apr 16, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 67
I took a deep dive into thinking about expertise. In today’s episode I share my thoughts and questions with you. Listen to find out 💥 Why I think you’re probably an expert 💥 Why (maybe) we don’t consider ourselves experts 💥 Is using the label expert helpful or important 💥 When it’s ok to use a made-up definition of expertise And so much more! Read more at http://bexb.org/expert
Apr 09, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Hear examples of how some bright ideas and brainstorms made it into reality, including 💡 The creation of an amazing podcast 💡 The formation of a wildly successful study group and community 💡 A journaling prompt to give yourself credit 💡 Also, some ideas that weren’t so hot -like a Woo and Wines Workshop Learn how you can develop your own bright ideas and brainstorms by asking yourself questions. Train your brain to recognize and cultivate your own creativity! Read more at http://bexb.org/bri...
Apr 02, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Do you love making playlists? I make them all the time and I make them for a lot of different reasons. Here’s what you’ll hear in today’s episode: what kind of playlists I make why I make playlists how making playlists has improved my life the playlists that help me get exactly what I want! Listen and read more at http://bexb.org/playlists
Mar 26, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Are you into astrology? Or don’t know much about it? Or, do you just love hearing people talk about topics they truly love and know? In this episode you get to hear a fun conversation from an astrology expert to learn all about: How and why she got into studying astrology at a very early age How astrology benefits her in relationships and work today Why she doesn’t need (or desire) to convert anyone to believe in astrology How considering astrology can help you today And so much more (including ...
Mar 19, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 63
On today’s episode I share some personal behind-the-scenes examples of how I forgot my own work and advice. And then how I remembered it! Listen to find out what made me 🛠 forget that I need to recognize resistance 🛠 suffer with an immature and mismanaged mind 🛠 finally embrace messiness 🛠 gratefully admit I was wrong 🛠 decide to no longer say certain words and phrases Read more at http://bexb.org/reno...
Mar 12, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 62
You get to choose your own flashbacks - the current thoughts, beliefs and labels about what happened in the past. You do this now even if you’re not aware of it. So, why not think, believe and label with intention and unconditional love for yourself! 🎥 Learn why I’m thinking of my memories as flashbacks 🎥 Find out why labels matter 🎥 Consider if you’re telling yourself the truth 🎥 Practice some sample flashbacks Read more at http://bexb.org/flashbacks...
Mar 05, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 61
I’m learning all about surrender right now and can’t wait to share what I’m thinking about with you. Here are some of the questions and ideas I discuss in this episode: Is it Weak to Surrender? Preference and Expectations What’s the connection between surrendering and being open? How Do I Surrender? How to get more of this - a Surrender Study Group! Read more and get links to everything I mention at http://bexb.org/surrender...
Feb 26, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Consider your own rituals, routines and habits. Decide which of those you want to continue, or change, or stop completely. Notice what rituals, routines and habits are missing and think about how to create and incorporate them into your life. Hear about: 💜 What’s the difference between a ritual, routine and habit 💜 My personal rituals I follow daily, monthly and annually 💜 What to do if you don’t like routines 💜 Which routines I no longer follow- and why And.. hear a few s...
Feb 19, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 59
In today’s Release your Resistance episode, I share a conversation with my friend and mentor, Ariane who is a financial coach. Her story is so interesting because she’s technically retired and living on the road with her husband and cats getting to know our amazing national parks! In our interview, she answers all sorts of personal questions about money - specifically how she spends her money and how she set herself up to quit her corporate career and start a retired lifestyle in her 40s. Here’s...
Feb 12, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Today’s episode is a little different. It’s a collection of some odds and ends I want to share with you. You’ll hear about a few things that are popping out to me lately. I’ll give you a little bit of a Behind-the-Scenes of my life We’ll talk about what I’m listening to, reading and watching You get a short excerpt from a conversation with my Inner Voice Read more at http://bexb.org/odds Let me know what you think!...
Feb 05, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Want to know how to keep going towards your goal- even when you encounter obstacles? What should you do when you start to lose your motivation? Here are 4 things you can start now so that you can follow through on any goal you plan to work on. Read more at http://bexb.org/obstacles
Jan 29, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 56
How can you be generous and abundant today? Learn about my Generosity Misunderstanding, what you can do if you think you have nothing to give and get some examples of Intangible Generosity. Read more at http://bexb.org/generosity
Jan 22, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 55
While you wait for Season 2 of the Release Your Resistance podcast, enjoy this "trip down memory lane" with the replay of a Facebook Live Video where I share my Journaling Journey See the exact tools and supplies I use in my daily journaling Hear why I didn't journal daily- and what I did instead Find out what to do if you "don't know what to write" and so much more! Read more and get the links at http://bexb.org/s1bonus...
Jan 07, 2021•29 min
Did you look back over 2020 to review the entire year? I did. I'm sharing my 2020 Wrap Up with you. I'm also sharing why I think you should start a monthly interview with yourself in 2021 - either with the questions I mention, or your own, or a combination. Hear some highlights of what I did, learned and realized as I re-read all of my answers from my own monthly interviews throughout 2020. Then let me know what we had in common. Read more at http://bexb.org/bye2020...
Dec 25, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Find out the formula to get what you want! You’ve heard of self-fulfilling prophecies - here’s a systematic way to make them intentionally work for you! Read more at http://bexb.org/rafts Get more free resources at http://bexb.org/free/ Let's connect on Instagram and FB: https://www.instagram.com/bex_beltran/ https://www.facebook.com/ReleaseYourResistance/...
Dec 18, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Today I’m sharing how you can break through your obstacles. In hearing these examples, you can achieve a breakthrough of your own, right as you’re listening. Understanding examples of breakthroughs that other people have had can help loosen up your brain to create space for your own breakthroughs. Read more at http://bexb.org/coachingbreakthrough/
Dec 11, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Are you looking for some new-to-you books, interviews or topics to research? I’ve got more teacher recommendations to share with you. Some of these are on the verge of becoming my future favorite teachers- and maybe they’ll become your favorite teachers too! Read more at http://bexb.org/futurefavorite
Dec 04, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 51
How much do you know about gratitude? Until I started thinking about what I wanted to include in this episode, I realized, maybe I don’t know much about gratitude. I researched and I’m sharing a little of what I learned about gratitude with you. I also have some questions about gratitude to which I’d be very curious to know your answers. Read more at http://bexb.org/gratitude
Nov 27, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Are you a liar? Do you tell lies? Do you believe some lies? This episode could easily be called “thoughts we believe that hold us back” but describing these thoughts as lies packs more of a punch! I suspect, like me, you probably do believe many lies you tell yourself and, once you’re aware of all the lying and believing... you can decide if you want to continue deceiving yourself -or - if you want to be more intentional about what lies you tell yourself and believe, on purpose! Read more at htt...
Nov 20, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Why do we figure some things out so easily.. And for other things, we really do have to learn the lesson the hard way? Listen to the 4 lessons I learned the hard way - have you learned these lessons for yourself? Read more at http://bexb.org/hardlessons/
Nov 13, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Whenever I see Jenny Blake’s name in my inbox I immediately click to read what she had to say. She always gives great insight, clever and interesting recommendations and helpful tips. Today, you’ll learn 10 of the reasons why I love Jenny Blake! Hopefully, you’ll fall in love too! Read more at http://bexb.org/jennyb
Nov 06, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 47
I want to help you get over everything that’s overwhelming you, making you overeat, overspend, overcommit and all the other overs. You can make easily accessible intentional decisions instead of mindlessly obeying your impulses so you can get over whatever you want to get over! Read more at http://bexb.org/over
Oct 30, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 46